If you're not worried about saving the existing wheel, use a hacksaw or abrasive wheel to cut the collar in a direction parallel to the shaft. You won't need to cut it all the way through. Just enough to seriously weaken the collar and give it room to move. Then heat it up with the torch and it should open up and come off. Use an impact wrench with the 3 jaw puller if you have to at this point.
I also made a U bracket out of 1/2" steel plate that allowed me to get a better grip with the 3 jaw puller for those that I wanted to save.
I've pulled 8 or 9 steering wheels and I'm always amazed at how well they stick to the shaft.
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184, 1450, & 100. Unfortunately, not enough space to keep more!
John - Grand Rapids, MI
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